Sans Superellipse Etkoh 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mynor' by The Northern Block and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, punchy, impact, space saving, speed, modern utility, condensed, oblique, compact, blocky, rounded corners.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly controlled proportions. Letterforms are condensed with squared-off, superellipse-like curves that keep counters firm and rectangular in feel, while terminals are clean and minimally treated. The rhythm is energetic and dense, with short ascenders/descenders and a sturdy baseline presence; numerals follow the same compact, forceful construction for consistent texture in mixed copy.
It performs best in short, high-visibility settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where a compact width helps fit more characters per line. The sturdy shapes and dense color also suit sports branding, packaging callouts, and signage that needs a strong, directional emphasis.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and utilitarian, conveying motion through its oblique stance and compressed width. It reads as contemporary and performance-oriented, with a no-nonsense, high-impact voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining clear, sturdy forms. Its superellipse-influenced rounding and firm terminals aim for a modern, engineered look that feels fast and functional in display typography.
Diagonal strokes and joins are simplified and robust, producing a strong silhouette at display sizes. The italic angle is pronounced enough to suggest speed without becoming cursive, keeping the style firmly in the sans realm and maintaining a consistent, engineered feel across caps, lowercase, and figures.